OOSH VACATION CARE

We are getting close to the holidays and many parents are looking for Vacation Care. Unfortunately, St Nicholas OOSH us not providing any care from our service here at Shortland. The only service available at present through St Nicholas is at the Mayfield service and if you wish to take advantage of it you will need to book in ASAP.

https://stnicks.org.au/oosh/vacation-care/enquire-now/

Whilst this is not the best scenario for our families it is the only one. And if we want to have a Vacation Care service at Shortland we need to jump up and down and make our voices heard at head office. The phone contact details are tel:0249791110.

CLASSES 2025

At this time of the year, parents begin to wonder who will be teaching their children next year. Whilst there are still a couple of roles being finalised; I am able to pass on this arrangement for 2025.

Kinder – Mrs Patricia Dunn & Mrs Matheson (3 days a fortnight)

Year 1 – Ms Rhiannon O’Bree

Year 2 – TBC & from Term 2, TBC with Ms Slattery (1day per Week)

Year 3 – Miss Kailee Jones

Year 4 – Miss Teagan Payton

Year 5 – Mr Blake Watmore

Year 6 – Mrs Amber Deagan & Mrs Leonie Brown (5 days per fortnight)

KINDER ORIENTATIONS

We have hosted our 2025 Kinder orientation three times this term to familiarise themselves with OLV. The Year 5’s are doing a great job being their big buddies. We look forward to their last Orientation next week.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Preparations are going well for the concert on Tuesday 10 December. The concert will start at 6:30pm and should go for about an hour. The children are asked to dress in Christmas attire – something festive.

The fun evening begins with some great activities from 4:30pm which include face painting, hair braiding, tattoo, jumping castle and much more. A sausage sizzle supper is also available, and orders can be made on QKR.

The children will be called to assemble in the primary classrooms at about 6:15pm to start the concert at 6:30pm. The HAMPER RAFFLES will be draw at thew conclusion of the concert.

There is a whisper from the elves we might be treated to a visit from the Jolly Fellow in red after the concert.

SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2025

On Thursday this week, the children in Year 5 presented themselves to the school community putting forward their arguments as to why they would make good School and Sports Captains. They did a wonderful job outlining their skills and leadership credentials.

The students and staff will cast their votes on Monday next week. The announcement of the 2025 captains will be made at the final assembly on Wednesday 18 December.